About Prompt
- Prompt Type – Dynamic
- Prompt Platform – ChatGPT, Grok, Deepseek, Gemini, Copilot, Midjourney, Meta AI and more
- Niche – Plagiarism Detection
- Language – English
- Category – Academic Integrity
- Prompt Title – AI Prompt for Detecting Plagiarism in Student Submissions
Prompt Details
**Prompt Type:** Dynamic
**Purpose:** Academic Integrity – Plagiarism Detection
**Target Platforms:** All AI Platforms
**Instructions:** This prompt is designed to be adaptable for various AI platforms and plagiarism detection scenarios. Fill in the placeholders within the curly brackets `{}` with specific information relevant to the student submission being analyzed. Modify the optional parameters as needed to fine-tune the plagiarism analysis.
**Prompt:**
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Analyze the provided student submission for potential plagiarism. Consider various forms of plagiarism, including verbatim copying, paraphrasing, idea plagiarism, and improper citation.
**Student Submission:**
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{Paste the complete student submission text here, including title, body, and references if applicable.}
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**Suspected Source(s) (Optional):**
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{If you suspect specific sources, provide links or text excerpts here. This can significantly improve the accuracy of the analysis. For example: “https://www.example.com/article1”, “Excerpt from textbook chapter 3: ‘…'”, or “Uploaded file: source_document.pdf”}
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**Focus Area (Optional):**
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{Specify sections of the student submission to prioritize for plagiarism analysis. This is useful for focusing on specific paragraphs, chapters, or sections. For example: “Introduction and Conclusion”, “Pages 5-10”, or “Abstract only”}
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**Types of Plagiarism to Prioritize (Optional):**
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{Specify the types of plagiarism to focus on. This allows tailoring the analysis to specific concerns. For example: “Paraphrasing and idea plagiarism”, “Verbatim copying”, or “Incorrect citation practices”}
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**Required Output Format:**
Provide the following information in a structured format, ideally as a JSON object:
* **Overall Plagiarism Assessment:** A summary statement assessing the level of potential plagiarism detected (e.g., “High,” “Medium,” “Low,” or “No Plagiarism Detected”).
* **Detailed Plagiarism Findings:** A list of specific instances of potential plagiarism, including:
* **Matching Text:** The potentially plagiarized text from the student submission.
* **Source Text (if available):** The corresponding text from the suspected source (if provided or found).
* **Match Percentage:** An estimated percentage of similarity between the matching text and the source text.
* **Type of Plagiarism:** The type of plagiarism suspected (e.g., “Verbatim Copying,” “Paraphrasing,” “Idea Plagiarism,” “Incorrect Citation”).
* **Location in Submission:** The location of the potentially plagiarized text within the student submission (e.g., “Paragraph 3, Sentence 2,” “Page 7, Line 15”).
* **Source Information (if available):** Information about the identified source, including URL, title, and author (if applicable).
* **Similarity Score (Optional):** An overall similarity score (e.g., 0-100%) representing the level of similarity between the student submission and identified sources. Be cautious with relying solely on similarity scores as they can be misleading.
**Further Instructions:**
* Clearly differentiate between direct quotes and paraphrased content.
* Consider context and common phrases when assessing plagiarism. Flag potential instances but acknowledge if the usage is acceptable (e.g., common scientific terminology).
* Prioritize accuracy over speed. A thorough analysis is crucial for academic integrity.
* If no plagiarism is detected, explicitly state “No Plagiarism Detected.”
**Example Usage (filled placeholders):**
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Analyze the provided student submission for potential plagiarism. Consider various forms of plagiarism, including verbatim copying, paraphrasing, idea plagiarism, and improper citation.
**Student Submission:**
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{The impact of social media on teenage mental health has been a subject of intense debate… [rest of student submission]}
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**Suspected Source(s):**
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https://www.example.org/social_media_impact, “Uploaded File: research_paper.pdf”
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**Focus Area:**
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“Literature Review section”
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**Types of Plagiarism to Prioritize:**
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“Paraphrasing and idea plagiarism”
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… [rest of the prompt including the required output format and further instructions remains the same]
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This detailed and adaptable prompt allows educators and institutions to leverage the power of AI for plagiarism detection while maintaining academic integrity. By customizing the placeholders and optional parameters, users can tailor the analysis to specific needs and contexts, leading to more accurate and actionable results.